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Gear

The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in April 2026
By Cool Material
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Why The Field Watch Is The Ultimate Spring Watch

The military classic is a remarkable addition to your EDC this season, and these are a few of our favorites.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a hat trick this week.

By Cool Material
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The Vacay Shave

One of the most wholesome corners of the internet taught me to love shaving again.

By Lanny Fuller
Gear
Goods: Getaway Driver

The classic getaway driver exudes confidence. Never rattled by the situation, he relies on his knowledge and superior skill to make pressure his good friend. These are the pieces you might find on the passenger seat when he’s behind the wheel. This post is brought to you by the Jaguar F­-TYPE Coupe. Visit BritishVillians.com to find out why it's #GoodToBeBad.

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By Cool Material Guest
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Tools
Use Your Bic Pen on Your iPad

We're sticklers for the written word. Heck, we created these damn things. Still, technology dictates that we have to do certain things with our i-devices and smartphones. Bic, the classic pen brand, is changing with the times but keeping us die-hards in mind. The Cristul Stylus gives you the classic…

By Mike Newman
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PoweriSite Lets You Charge Your Phone With Your Power Tools

Even fruit flies think the battery life on your phone is laughably short. In an effort to find ways to get a charge on the go, numerous products have popped up ranging from cases to a portable campfire. Now, with PoweriSite, you can snag a charge off your power tools. The small…

By Mike Newman
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Tools
Crovel Extreme II Multifunction Shovel Perfect for Apocalypse

The Crovel Extreme II fulfills a lot of complimentary needs. It's a crowbar. It's a foldable army-style shovel. It also works as a hammer, woodworking chisel, saw and bottle opener. Then there's the "Reversible Super Spike" attachment for the end that's good for breaking ice, splitting wood, breaching walls and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Mover & Shaker Pens Built For Writing on the Go

The one issue with 90% of the pen projects posted on Kickstarter is they are so elaborate that they really only make sense for using at your desk. Let's be honest, if your jotting notes on the go, a pen with a threaded cap or an aluminum holster isn't going…

By Mike Newman
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